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    How Fiji became the world's most exciting rugby team
    In 2016, Fiji’s rugby players conquered the world when they won the Hong Kong Sevens. Allan Murray discovers how a nation found redemption in an oval ball
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    Fiji at rugby sevens. Credit: Philippe Lopez/ AFP/ Getty Images

    Credit: Philippe Lopez/ AFP/ Getty Images

    Men playing recreational rugby in park

    Credit: Peter Solness / Getty Images

    Fiji vs Australia during their HSBC Wold Rugby Sevens Series Cup Semi Final match as part of the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium on 10 April 2016 in Hong Kong, China. Credit:  Mike Pickles / Future Project Group

    Credit: Mike Pickles / Future Project Group

    Rugby match at Albert Park. Credit: Peter Solness / Getty Images

    Credit: Peter Solness / Getty Images

    Traditional houses of Navala village, Viti Levu island, Fiji
    Navua River, Fiji. Credit: Pete Mcbride / Getty Images

    Credit: Pete Mcbride / Getty Images